Hi all,
I applied to McKinsey Dubai and I have the PSG upcoming. However I checked on LinkedIn and there are very few Bocconi alumni at McKinsey, which much more in BCG.
Is there any specific reason about this? Since I'm also from Bocconi I'm just wondering how much chance I have to get it.
Thank you!
Hello!
Probably is just a casuality and just now (if you looked 3 years ago, maybe hte pic is totally different). In any case, worry about whatever you can do: performing at your best.
And of course, goes without saying, apply to both McK and BCG - and a few more!
Hope it helps!
Cheers,
Clara
Hey there,
I don't think there is a particular reason.
Since you are already in the process with the PSG, you are on track to get the offer.
However, if you are curious, reach out to some alumni at Bocconi who work at McK and BCG and ask about their opinion. If you have a common background (Italians in Dubai from the same university), most people are happy to talk to you.
If you want to prepare for McKinsey, check out those two articles:
https://www.preplounge.com/en/mckinsey-pei
https://www.preplounge.com/en/mckinsey-interview
All the best,
Florian
Hi there! There are definitely many Bocconi graduates at McKinsey, especially in the Italian offices. I personally had a privilege to work with several. So your chances will not be damaged by your school, on the contrary!
However, the school name will only help you somewhat with the screening. The most important factor will of course be your performance in fit and case interviews!
Hi there,
Whatever your chance is, worry about the things you can control.
You can make your resume as strong as possible (get a professional review). You can gain as much consulting experience + technical skills as possible. You can network extensively and get a referral.
Focus on the things you can control!
Hi there,
At some point it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. When you have a critical mass of certain alumni in one MMB office and not the other, you're likely to continue down that path based on how networking and referrals work.
That being said, there's nothing that should stop you getting into any MBB office with a title from Bocconi (assuming you have everything else that it takes - I'll take it as a given).
I say go for it! Network and make it happen!
Best of luck
You shouldn't worry about the university after you have been invited , it now depends on your case problem solving skills and how impactful are your experiences in the fit interview
